Daily Archives: October 5, 2013

London: First Young Poet Laureate is announced

October 5, 2013 by Chief Editor

The inaugural Young Poet Laureate for London was today named as a Kenyan-born Somali woman who grew up in the capital. Winner Warsan Shire, 24, said she would aim to inspire other youngsters as she was encouraged by her mentor, … read more »

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Somalia’s deputy PM Fauzia Adan rallies Toronto Somalis to help their homeland

October 5, 2013 by Chief Editor

She is Somalia’s most powerful woman: a thorn in the eyes of Mogadishu-based terrorist group Al Shabab, and a ray of hope for her country in the Horn of Africa. Fauzia Yusuf Haji Adan, Somalia’s deputy prime minister and foreign … read more »

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Al-Shabaab stronghold attacked

October 5, 2013 by Chief Editor

Somali armed group al-Shabab has said that “Westerners” who arrived in boats attacked a house in one of its coastal bases under the cover of night, drawing gunfire from rebel fighters. Foreign forces landed on the beach at Barawe, about … read more »

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Football Continues to be Important in Somalia

October 5, 2013 by Chief Editor

Despite hardships and tragedy, football continues to be important in Somalia, and their national team has helped by two England-based youngsters.

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Video of suspected terrorists at Westgate Mall emerges

October 5, 2013 by Chief Editor

Names and nationalities of some of some of the Westgate attackers have been released.  

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